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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.58, 48,761.14 and 17,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.58, 48,761.14 and 17,763.88 is: 26,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.58 : 48,761.14 = 17,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.58/48,761.14 = 17,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.58x = 48,761.14 × 17,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.58x = 866,187,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,187,039.62/32,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.40

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